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Truck fire shuts down portion of I-77

Photo: Cayce Fire Dept. Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–  A tractor trailer full of tires burst into flames this afternoon on I-77. According to the Cayce Fire Dept. the interstate is shut down at mile marker 2 as crews work to extinguish the fire. No injuries have been reported associated with the fire. Photo: Cayce Fire Dept. Photo: Cayce Fire Dept. Categories:…

Deputies make arrest in connection with Saluda County Stabbing

Suspect facing attempted murder charges

SALUDA CO. SC (WOLO)–A suspect is behind bars Monday, accused of stabbing a man multiple times in Saluda County. Saluda County Deputies say they found a man with multiple stab wounds on John J. Rushton Road on Sunday. Deputies say the suspect, Killijah Herbert, ran into the woods behind the home, but the sheriff’s office blood hound tracking team was…

Survey: SC among the worst states to live in the country

FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A new survey says South Carolina is one of the worst places to live in the country. According to Wallethub, the Palmetto State is the sixth worst state in which to live. The survey was based on factors like the percentage of the population in poverty, percentage of adults in poor health, and the percentage of…

DSS offering tuition assistance for students seeking social work degree

ABC Columbia (FILE) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Students considering a career in social work could be eligible for tuition assistance. The Department of Social Services has partnered with Uof SC, South Carolina State University, and Winthrop University for the bachelors in social work scholars tuition assistance program. During the upcoming semester three students from each institution will be awarded with up to…

Caution before posting those back to school pics!

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Law Enforcement agencies in the Midlands are urging caution before you post your child’s back to school pictures on social media. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office has a few tips to make sure your child’s pictures aren’t the target of internet stalkers and predators. First, do not use your child’s full name. Do not include pictures…

Judge: Sen. Graham must testify in Georgia election probe

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Monday said U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a special grand jury in Atlanta that is investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws while trying to overturn his narrow 2020 general election loss in the state. Attorneys for Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, had argued that his position as a…

The Blythewood Minors bring the bling back to the Palmetto State

Tyler Ryan meets the coaches and players of the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series Champions

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – What does 172 runs, 175 hits, 130 RBI’s, and an outscoring of opponents 172-29 have in common?  They are the stats of the 2022 Dixie Baseball World Champions, The Blythewood Minors. Marshall Dinkins, Head Coach of the team, made up of grade schoolers, says that this victory was a long time in coming.  ” We’ve been…

Saluda County Sheriff’s Office: Suspect arrested after stabbing man multiple times

(SOURCE: SCSO) SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A suspect is now behind bars after stabbing a man multiple times. According to the Saluda County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to John J. Rushton Road after a stabbing on Sunday, August 14th. Deputies say they found a male victim with multiple stab wounds to his body. The suspect, Killijah Herbert, fled the…